Amchur also referred to as mango powder, is a fruity spice powder made from dried unripe green mangoes and is used as a citrusy seasoning. It is produced in India and is used to flavor foods and add the nutritional benefits of mangoes when the fresh fruit is out of season.
Amchur always available at home and it a very easy, quick recipe. Earlier I posted Amchur chutney with Gur or Jaggery. This time I used brown sugar instead of Gur or Jaggery. Since Gur or jaggery is only available in winters. So, I am using brown sugar. You can use normal white sugar too.
Ingredients:
Amchur powder – 4 tbsp
Brown sugar – 1 cup
Water – 2 cups
Raisins – 3 tbsp
Roasted Sunflower seeds – 4 tbsp
Spices:
Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp
Roasted Fennel Powder – 1/4 tsp
Black salt – 1/2 tsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Method:
- Dissolve the amchur in a 1/2 cup of water and mix well.
- Heat a deep saucepan and put dissolved amchur mixture with remaining 1 & 1/2 cups of water. Mix them well.
- Let it boil for 5 minutes on medium flame. Now add brown sugar and mix till to dissolve.
- Take 1/4 cup of prepared amchur brown sugar mixture in small bowl and add all spices. Mix them well.
- Put prepared spices mixture and raisins back into the saucepan.
- Cook the chutney on low flame till to right and little thick consistency.
- Add roasted sunflower seeds once chutney cools down.
Tips:
- Keep aside to cool and store in a glass jar.
- This stays good in the fridge for 6 months.
- Don’t overcook chutney. It will be thick when cools down.
- You can add any dry fruits of your choice.
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